(News Diaries)— The 2025 Grammy Awards are almost here.
Everyone from Beyoncé to Billie Eilish to Kendrick Lamar are up for awards. The event promises to be an exciting night of music, tributes, and performances.
The Grammys telecast will also be slightly different this year. It will focus on raising funds to support relief efforts. They aim to aid music professionals impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. These wildfires have devastated the Southern California community.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch music’s biggest night on Sunday.
When and where can I watch?
The 2025 Grammy Awards will air on CBS and stream live and on demand on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 2. The event will take place in Los Angeles from the Crypto.com Arena.
The 2025 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony will stream live prior to the Grammys telecast at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and live.GRAMMY.com. Songwriter and producer Justin Tranter will host the pre-show, which will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Who is hosting?
Trevor Noah is set to return as host of the Grammys for the fifth consecutive year. The former late night host also serves as an executive producer for the program.
Who is performing?
In true Grammys fashion, a starry lineup of performers are slated to appear during the telecast. The lineup includes Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, Raye, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims.
Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Monáe, John Legend. Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent and Stevie Wonder are also set to take the Grammys stage on Sunday.
Several artists will perform to honor the life and legacy of the late Quincy Jones. There will also be musical tributes to honor Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires.
Who is nominated?
The biggest question going into the ceremony is: Will this be Beyoncé’s year? Will she finally win the prestigious album of the year award? Her genre-defying album “Cowboy Carter” is in the spotlight. The singer is the most awarded Grammy-winner in history. However, she has yet to win album of the year, the show’s biggest award.
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The AOTY category itself is jam-packed. It includes Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, André 3000, and Jacob Collier. They are all nominated for the top prize. Swift, who is nominated for her 2024 album “The Tortured Poet’s Department,” took home the award last year for “Midnights.”
With her 11 nominations, Beyoncé added to her all-time record number of Grammy nods. She is poised to have a big night either way.
Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX and Eilish all earned seven nods each.
The other category to look out for this year is the best new artist race. It is more crowded than ever with several breakout artists. These include Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, Doechii, and Sabrina Carpenter.
How can I support?
You can support relief efforts for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. Donate to the Recording Academy’s and MusiCares’ Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort. This effort supports music professionals.
The Recording Academy, the group behind the Grammys, and MusiCares have already pledged a $1 million donation to the fund. According to the Grammys website, this contribution will provide “both immediate relief.” It will also offer “long-term support to individuals and families in the music industry.” These are people facing displacement and loss due to the disaster.
